Case Studies: Atmospheric Water Solutions (AWS)
For photos and more details about each case study please go to the links listed as the "Public information sources".
Case 1 of 1: Solar-powered AquaBoy® atmospheric water generators at Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
Location: Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
Installation completion date: November 5, 2019
System specifications:
- Type, model: Mechanical dehumidifier, AquaBoy® Pro II (2 machines, each rated at 5 US gallons/day)
- 38 L/day (approximately)
- Power requirements: 120 V
- HEPA air filter
- 7 stage filtration
- UV treatment by 2 UV lamps
- Chilled coil and water tank are stainless steel
- Solar power array is 12 panels (1200 W total capacity approximately) dedicated to water-from-air production
Challenges met:
- Supply of drinking water to community devastated by hurricane
Other interesting information:
- This Hurricane Dorian relief project was a collaboration between AWS, Sea Shepherd, Ohm International, Alternative Power Supply, and Renewable Water and Energy Solutions
- As of November 14, 2019, "...a permanent solution for fresh water is still being sought".
Public information sources:
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/AtmosphericWaterSolutions/posts/?ref=page_internal [accessed 2020-03-18]
- https://www.atmosphericwatersolutions.com/aquaboy-pro-ii.html [accessed 2020-03-18]